Collecting Japanese Antiques

Collecting Japanese Antiques

<b><i>Collecting Japanese Antiques</i> is an excellent overview of the uniquely Japanese aesthetic and how it relates to Japanese culture.</b> <br /><br />From the time Japan started trading with the West in the sixteenth century, Japanese arts and crafts have intrigued and delighted Westerners, especially lacquer, screens, swords and porcelain.<br /><br /> Antique hunters will benefit from the practical and cautionary advice in this book; newcomers will appreciate information on the basics of collecting Japanese antiques; while other sections might reawaken interest in experienced collectors. Striking photographs throughout make this art and antiques book a must for collectors and lovers of Japanese art.<br /><br /> Chapters include:<ul><li>Japan's Art Heritage</li><li>Collecting for Fun and with Wisdom</li><li>Screens and Scrolls</li><li>Ukiyo-e and Other Prints</li><li>Sagemono</li><li>Ceramics</li><li>Furniture</li><li>Textiles</li><li>Lacquerware</li><li>Cloisonne</li><li>Sculpture and Metalwork</li><li>Swords and Armor</li><li>Tea Ceremony Utensils</li><li>Dolls</li><li>Flower Baskets</li></ul>